The Rabbit Listened

Sensitive and insightful, this poignant story provides an ideal starting point for discussion about how it feels when things go wrong.

* Book Trust *

This is a picture book that without moralising or underlining its message with words, allows a young reader not only to enjoy a familiar situation but to both empathise and, as important, to sympathise with Taylor. And at the end, a disaster is not the end. It is time to move on to create something “amazing”. To be recommended for classrooms and libraries.

* Books for Keeps *

Full of beautiful illustrations and a simple and sparse text, this is a wonderful and deeply moving story to be read an explored, as the simple lesson of just listening is taught.

* Children's Books Ireland *

Gently expressive images and a template of tools for resolution when faced with inevitable disappointments.

* The Irish Times *

There are so many wonderful things about this book … So simple, but powerful.

* Juno Magazine *

Perfectly paced, seemingly simple but with plenty of space for deeper connections to be made where and when appropriate, this is a book for adults to share especially when there’s a child in need of emotional support who will process it in his/her own way, just like Taylor does. Cori Doerrfeld’s elegant, empathetic illustrations perfectly orchestrate her wonderfully wise story that’s a must have for anyone who lives or works with young children.

* Red Reading Hub *

A beautifully mindful and poignant story about how t deal with life’s heartaches, large and small.

* Baby Lond